I made The Little Mermaid but it's wrong

[@melonanimatez]

I just gotta appreciate that Adam made Ariel just from memory. It’s so accurate that I’m almost certain he watched the movie in-between shots.

[@Gandalf_the_Fey]

I don't want to be too scrupulous or anything but wasn't she green?

[@kracksonfamily8285]

@@Gandalf_the_Fey yeah she was… 😂

[@rakninja]

@@Gandalf_the_Fey green, with more bluish fins, and blue shells, though the cord connecting the shells was indeed purple.

[@Gandalf_the_Fey]

@rakninja I would look strange going back and looking Ariel up and down with rigour - so I will take your word for it!

[@rakninja]

@@Gandalf_the_Fey i do not like what you are implying.

[@valentinoanimations2174]

Thank you Adam, for making the live-action adaptation we never wanted but desperately needed all along.

[@anthonyjohn6520]

Something tells me if they released this there would be a lot less backlash 😆

[@kurvos]

This version still looks less derpy than Ariel does in the actual live action remake. Yeah, I said it.

[@Pleasedonotthecat]

Yeah

[@Pleasedonotthecat]

​@@kurvos not you

[@nightmonkey007]

Who says this isn’t what mermaids actually look like

[@claireful]

This might be my favourite Disney princess so far. I really appreciate the faithfulness to the original.

[@aarontv1242]

@claireful - Yes, it is truly accurate, the proportions are perfect as well! My only gripe is that I'm pretty sure that Ariel was a trout in the original, IDK not a marine biologist

[@RC-1207iguess]

gotta love disney-

[@gaybowser8206]

@@Dreamwitch_ nice

[@ithinkdoyou]

I feel like the colours are off a little, but for a hand made piece you expect some variation

[@I_Am_tiREd_oF_ThIs]

So true but maybe this is a better improvement.

[@KieraWishert-cn2xx]

The way he textured the rock, was the most delicate texture job I’ve ever seen.

[@Kiara_Gaming5]

He shouldve been more delicate

[@moontentacle]

An absolutely classic film. Every time Ariel sings, I can't help but gasp and gurgle along.

[@melindarivera6598]

Haha!! 😂😂😂 This made my day!

[@HeyGirlHaaay]

😂😂

[@mikeysrose]

Underrated comment

[@emilystieve4368]

This is the live action skit of the reverse little mermaid lol! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOmeImnrrylibM

[@dutch_blades]

I was always amazed by her gracefulness and beauty as a child; you really did her justice on this one.

[@Michelle-yq3fb]

Did u just say her?!

[@wxlurker]

@@Michelle-yq3fb Well, it’s the little mermaid and not merman

[@emilystieve4368]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOmeImnrrylibM

[@shawnhoebeck7784]

@wxlurker yet..

[@0777coco]

i love the idea that, instead of getting legs and becoming mute, the spell cast onto her made her fully fish but had her speaking in a human language until she found true love with a submarine prince

[@seapickle8277]

and instead of the ship burning, it implodes

[@0777coco]

@@seapickle8277 💀

[@alcerixxia614]

@@seapickle8277now that’s a live adaptation I want to see

[@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen]

@@alcerixxia614 time 2 make it

[@alcerixxia614]

@@Pharaoh_Tutankhamen I heard it was successfully filmed a few weeks ago, I wonder when they gonna finish the entire movie

[@rubi6977]

I was screaming "the dorsal finnn, she can't get Eric with out it!" but thankfully you rectified the issue. Thanks Adam, it brought back memories!! ❤

[@MotherOfDumpsterCats]

Right Eric loved the dorsal finn soo much

[@becklotheamazing]

I feel like I'm four years old again, watching The Little Mermaid and pretending I have her amazing blue scales and muscular legs.

[@mozi_pug]

agreed

[@charlie-th3-dragon]

This is neither the Ariel we wanted or deserved, but here it is and I love her.

[@GamerHedghog]

This was literally the comment I was about to write lol;)

[@Adamant_Consternation]

Finally! I Disney remake I can get behind!

[@Ratsk1n]

Its the ariel *i* wanted

[@xaviermm5506]

Pretty accurate imo. I've always remembered Ariel as a realistic blue Magikarp with a couple of thick gym bro legs, and this is the perfect representation of that. Thanks Adam!😊

[@nachyochez750]

“Realistic magikarp” So… just a fish?

[@cyanwithani]

​@@nachyochez750its a realistic BLUE magikarp, actually.

[@xaviermm5506]

@@cyanwithani it is indeed

[@jozimastar95]

More like dondozo

[@DocDocGoose15]

It's honestly really impressive just how accurate this is, it looks like the classic Disney movie tuned 3D. It's even more impressive that he did it just from memory.

[@Plasmagon99]

I really love that slow, methodical method of applying rock texture to the foam.

[@Just_A_Clown.]

Same

[@Tundra.]

_Truly_ an artist. It's an absolute privilege to watch such a master at work.

[@addy8722]

Ah yes very slow and very precise work

[@HPFireYT]

The rock texturing is always my favorite part. You’re just so careful with it it’s almost asmr

[@Michelle-yq3fb]

U mean it IS asmr

[@elissaforte]

I have been watching his videos for so long, that when another channel appeared on my suggested videos and started using actual tools to give a rocky texture i got genuinely confused.

[@chrisacker499]

The precision and care he takes when carefully crafting the rock on the base is just... *chef's kiss*

[@tiffanysandmeier4753]

I am surprised I didn't notice any bandages on his fingers during that part

[@a_person_u_kn0w]

Calm and steady hands

[@mrno0by575]

Wow, I’m really impressed with this recreation of Arial. It really captures the look in her eye that brings her to life, the facial expression which adds to her character, and most of all her iconic legs, exactly like the cartoon, just more realistic. You’re really talented at bringing these characters to life. Nicely done.

[@chron874]

Adam, this is why i enjoy your content. Exactly this. It takes a certain kind of man to sink hours into what is basically a glorified shitpost and come out with something amazing at the end. I can't thank you enough for having reached this point in life where you can do this kinda stuff. Love it.

[@VeldoraTheStormDragon]

I expected nothing less, and nothing more when I saw this title. This isn't just a good adaptation, but it's good enough. Thanks Adam.

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

I've commented this before, but the ever so delicate technique used to add rock texture is my absolute favorite thing ever.

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

@Ben B Artist It really does. I was referring more to when he just bangs the crap out of his structure with an actual rock 🤣

[@harleycynofficial]

Just one thing wrong... Ariel's scales are supposed to be green. 🤣😂🙃 I love this so much.

[@mtouny13]

I watched this entire video with my mouth gapping open 😮 Your ability to capture Ariel's likeness was jaw dropping.

[@robhickeyy]

This concept is hilarious, but the execution is actually AMAZING. That base looks sooo good! (And Ariel herself, of course!)

[@owentrimble6358]

My favorite part of the movie is when Ariel breaks onto the prince's ship and regales him from the shadows with a fishy baritone rendition of Creep by Radiohead while he sleeps

[@Savieor]

Ariel: I want legs! Ursula: Got it.

[@Iris_is_trans]

omg lol

[@ashketchum2574]

I really appreciated the artistic integrity of giving her those classic Disney eyes, that really sold this sculpture for me personally

[@emilystieve4368]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOmeImnrrylibM

[@gilliantague]

Other than the fact that she had green scales, your little mermaid is spot on! You have created something truly beautiful and that's what the world really needs. Adam, you're doing God's work. ❤

[@dragon9261]

OH THANK GOD. I'm not a big disney fan, so I was like "Wait aren't her scales green?" and I'm so glad I'm not the only one thinking about it

[@draw2death421]

Tbh its way more acurate than What Disneys Live Action Ariel is.

[@dragon9261]

@@draw2death421 The movie hasn't even come out yet (At least where I'm from) so how is it more accurate?

[@neloplays5774]

@@dragon9261 He was saying that the videos Ariel is more accurate than Live Action Little Mermaid (which is correct it is way more accurate)

[@Emilio1985]

@@dragon9261 He's saying he hates the idea of black people in starring roles. Because mermaids are fictional, there's no way to be more accurate in their representations. He's just upset about the live action character's skin color.

[@happieeyt]

Beautiful and very movie accurate! I thought something seemed off at first, but I quickly realized it’s because her scales are actually green, not blue. She looks so accurate in all other aspects that I almost missed it! Well done!

[@jarrodn.1279]

Omg! That makes so much sense now… I was thinking something wasn’t right but couldn’t pick it because I haven’t seen the movie for ages but that was it! Thanks 🙏 ETA: Still an AMAZING re-creation though. So sad that the community can do this and Disney will still manage to fuck up the remake. 😞

[@_pachycephalosaurus_]

@@jarrodn.1279 amen

[@bsignsstudios]

I agree, the scales should be green. Nonetheless, a wonderfully accurate inverse sculpture.

[@kgoodwin8212]

Lol SOOO not true

[@kgoodwin8212]

Its "SO" looks like ariel

[@thatonel4421]

Disney might not realize how much more money it would have made with this masterpiece as Ariel, but we do in our hearts💕

[@HolyCowCreates]

Adam's channel is one of my must-watch youtube channels -- when he uploads a video, I immediately full-screen it and watch the whole thing. You are inspirational -- literally, you've inspired me to get back into sculpting and upload my own sculpting videos soon!

[@skye4082]

It’s the same for me and has been since I first discovered his channel a year ago

[@youraveragegayboi2198]

Same but.. I literally fall asleep every time I watch Adams vids so then I have to rewatch it lol

[@jakubp4590]

I will be sure to sub and watch your channel to see your creations

[@osaidm2297]

I got hooked immediately after the BOTW videos

[@Scriblyn]

Can't wait to see

[@frankvoss3813]

ariel was my favourite princess as a child, i really appreciate the dedication to recreating the original design. honestly i wish i could have her on my mantle

[@steveprice1595]

The sculpture is, as always, fantastic but what does it say about me that every week I eagerly look forward to some more “rock texturing” 😂. I now imagine Adam having a drawer filled with different grades of “texture applicators” 🤣

[@Roguecipiter]

During a possible room tour he glosses over a draw and says "Ignore that draw I keep all my rocks... I mean textures applicators in there"

[@Moonstone429]

​@@Roguecipiterwell then they "imagined" right!

[@elvisthepikachu8418]

I imagine when he has people come over to his house he just shows them all his cool figurines.

[@gferrol118]

I can't believe he messed up Ariel so badly. We all know she has green scales, not blue!

[@Cynicallia]

Goliath grouper are actually my favorite fish. I had to stifle a squeal of glee so as not to wake the household. You're awesome, man. Thank you for bringing this much-needed light into the world.

[@BEZA_YT]

Chickens are my favorite fish

[@twistedbroom]

Bees are my favorite fish

[@idontknowwhattonamethis.3197]

You're my favorite fish

[@Cynicallia]

@@idontknowwhattonamethis.3197 Shucky dang darn, you're makin' me blush.

[@valentinoanimations2174]

Finally!!! An actually good Disney live-action! Disney should hire this man right here

[@ALiteralChild]

Adam should be Ariel

[@reddaboi5346]

He should be hired to make models for claymation movies and shorts.

[@I-am-b0red897]

Agreed

[@urfrend01]

why did you make two comments saying the same thing?

[@valentinoanimations2174]

@@urfrend01 that's just how much i like it lol

[@TrickstersProduction]

I always look forward to Fridays, not because of the weekend, but because I can't wait to see what kind of art Adam is making for us all this week, whether that art is nightmare fuel, or dream fuel is a question to ask after watching

[@ZeeManStan]

I love how you differentiate between the redish orange and the orangish red highlights on her fins. People always forget that!!

[@smolpinkangel520]

Not the Disney Princess we need but The Disney Princess we deserve

[@Skyler2k5]

No, I absolutely needed this.

[@awriteslink]

Ever since I began watching your videos I've always been keen on the idea (inspired by TerminalMontage) of an almost astronaut like version of Pac Man being hunted down by some extremely horrifying ghosts in a dark sci-fi hallway of black and blue. Just a funny suggestion. Also this is absolutely stunning! (And hilarious)

[@Skuffd_Lad]

This is beautiful. I love it. Only on texturing, but it’s already turning out great.

[@Skuffd_Lad]

“The trick to applying texture with a rock, is that you have to have steady hands” (*bashes rock at full force against foam *)

[@e.ballerina954]

Sometimes I forget that art doesn't have have to be serious and have a deeper meaning, and whenever I feel stuck and uninspired your videos helps me remember. Art is supposed to be fun and just wanting to make something silly is okay, so thank you for inspiring me to keep making art

[@doobiejesus1097]

The wave of nostalgia that hit me when I saw this. Beautifully accurate representation of my favorite princess.

[@FetchingShadeOfConfusion]

She's just as beautiful as I remembered. Brings a tear to your eye, really.

[@maris5951]

The amount of snarky sarcasm you add to the narration is just fantastic! Of course your art is first class but that goes without saying by just seeing your creations!! Thanks for even more great content!

[@TheAquarianibis]

This is so beautiful and gives me such nostalgia for when I was a little girl imagining I was propped on a rock in the middle of the ocean! Please do Ursula next...

[@margaretmckenzie7359]

Flawless. Absolute perfection. Ive never seen such a realistic mermaid

[@Dookieman1975]

More like Ningyo… hol up. Ningyo, Nemo… Pixar tf

[@dmg_sweden]

This could easily been made out of some weird old Japanese painting. Great as always.

[@2DFightergaming]

It's weird how this answers the questions of how mermaids reproduce, and where their gills are.

[@xLonelySickHeartx]

Wow. This is the most accrete sculpture of Ariel I've ever seen. Thank you for this wonderful masterpiece.

[@purplemist7]

That one badly misspelled word is a result of English not being your native language, right?

[@Noname-67]

​@@purplemist7wdym? The spelling was perfectly accrete.

[@theletter_f]

​@@Noname-67underated reply

[@cryingblindeyes]

YAAAAAAAAS!!!!!! I’ll admit, ever since playing Rule of Rose, the idea of a “reverse” mermaid has never left my mind! THIS IS AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️

[@unicycleboi5874]

Reverse? This is by all definition a regular mermaid

[@alfred2744]

@@cryingblindeyes I think he is definately right, actually. Mermaids are meant to look like giant fish that lure you with their siren songs, though it's obvious sailors got mized up with mermaids and sea lions becaus nope not gonna write more youre write im sick of making excuses cryingblindeyes is right

[@Hypert0nic]

I'm extremely impressed by how faithful this sculpture is to the original. Nice work!

[@Productive_Chad]

looks like the live action remake

It's such a joy to see Ariel's true beauty finally brought to life. She's always had such a big place in my heart. It makes me emotional to see she finally gets the appreciation she deserves 🥹

[@captenarii3938]

this is so beautiful, it really captured her beauty and physique I cant help but shed a tear when I saw the final shots

[@BigVince80bce]

Absolutely fantastic Adam. I can see why their beauty is legendary among sailors and seafarers.

[@moongod5013]

I love this channel 😂 Art knows no bounds and Adam embraces this wholeheartedly.

[@r4dwolf]

I love it! So accurate 👌 How about some terrifyingly realistic Teletubbies next? 😁

[@Snail_on_a_tortoise]

Yes!

[@TheRyujinLP]

I hate you. This is a wonderful idea but I still hate you for it lol.

[@charlesharrison4531]

DON'T GIVE THIS MAN MORE CHILDHOOD RUINING IDEAS!!!! god forbid he throws the baby sun in that sculpture 😂

[@r4dwolf]

@@charlesharrison4531 oh I hope he does! My goddaughter had ONE teletubbies dvd that she wanted to watch over and over. This is for all of us who were babysitting during the dark years of Teletubby-dominance.

[@ArmouryTerrain]

well at least if those teletubbies are realised, we do have a control method for them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGXOgZmLd95kb6c

[@Artificer_]

the title calls this wrong but this is exactly Ariel as i remember her! it's almost nostalgic to see her in her purest form :)

[@SnowheadBlitz]

I remember watchng The Little Mermaid as a kid, so I respect the attention to detail, especially the red fins, which were always neat to me, cuz of the contrast with the blue scales. Nice job, Adam!

[@theifysnightmare1316]

By far this is peek performance of Mermaid design. i mean look at those dead fish eyes, the most accurate to Ariel to date i think. All that seafoam, even her sisters think shes pretty :) thank you for the giggles tonight much needed, the only disappointing aspect, her blue scales, and no long flowing fish whiskers, tuttut Adam lived for the Rock texture by Rocks xD

[@emilystieve4368]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnOmeImnrrylibM

[@sazrainbow]

"even her sisters think she's pretty" is the most innocuous-seeming cursed thing I've read on a very long time. Well done.

[@equally.marketable]

Never change, diorama artists. Never change.

[@radicalkeag]

I really appreciate how you stuck to her canon film design; really reminds me of my childhood days of watching The Little Mermaid and playing Mermaids in the pool. You've earned a subscriber for bringing me such sweet nostalgic joy

[@NachtCaraticus]

this build may be silly, but you've really knocked that water out of the park!! Nailing the technique so well is what brings this from a hilarious concept to a full-blown monstrosterpiece. Thank you North, as always.

[@dellearts]

This is the most gorgeous rendition of Ariel yet!

[@AlbertAlbertB.]

At least better than the live-action film, that is for damn sure

[@theoneandmany1990]

@@AlbertAlbertB. Halle is Ariel and that’s it

[@oldfashionedstitches2378]

@@theoneandmany1990Ok?

[@zachthesnack5900]

i love how the very first section after the intro is "Things start to go wrong" like it just immediately goes off track Edit: also, someone please make at least one scene from the little mermaid with ariel like this.

[@leslyemolamphy1502]

Yes, Adam, You made her so realistically. She is so gracious just like all the other princesses 😊😂❤

[@EthalaRide]

I know in a lot of merchendice Ariel's scales look more green, but I think the blue you did is more movie accurate, like how Cinderella's Dress isn't blue, but silver/white. And you CAN'T forget her iconic red! awesome Nice job!

[@dawnfunck8928]

Your use of materials is VERY impressive! So creative! I love this Ariel... sculpting techniques are so lifelike... it looks just like her - that's a skill on its own!

[@davidbechdoldt1224]

I don’t know what version of Ariel you grew up watching… But it’s way better than whatever I grew up with!!! Great work as always! Keep it up! ❤❤❤

[@christine_grxce]

your title was right, it is wrong! i remember ariel's scales being more of a green than a blue >:( everything is pretty much spot on

[@KaytaRaven]

The way you made the waves is genius, good job!

[@samuellasky7771]

You've really got an artist's eye for color palettes, I really love watching the coloring you do

[@line4143]

"How did you get sued, Adam?" "I made a fictional mermaid into nightmare fuel."

[@Gacha_Alyson]

Adam: The trick to applying texture by a rock is to have a calm and steady hand * aggressively beats the foam with the rock *

[@lesterduglas]

She's perfect. Love the wave technique never seen waves done like this.

[@kitabarrientos]

unironically one of your best pieces, Adam! the technique you used to create the waves was so cool!!!

[@NGNHollowAngel]

Now this is absolutely The Little Mermaid we needed.

[@chaysethepurplewolf2060]

I love that Adam pays so much attention to detail!!! Just as I remember watching the Little Mermaid in the middle of the road 😍😍😍

[@tylerritter5539]

I don’t think I’ve ever had such a visceral reaction to one of his videos as much as this one and I can’t explain why.

[@rabbitguts2518]

Her glorious wide eyed look of bliss as she crests the surface while the wind caresses her gills perhaps? Truly she's so beautiful it's scary? 😂

[@Ghost-tn2me]

THIS IS THE LIVE ACTION REMAKE WE NEED!!!

[@dragonyami]

You know what you must do now, right? We must see her cousin the centaur from Fantasia Love this, was not expecting the direction it went lmao

[@strxwbxrry_420]

It’s such a relief that he caught onto is inaccuracy before finishing. Nothing’s more life draining that completely a project and realizing you missed something

[@oneofthefools0]

Finally, someone who's not afraid to make the movie accurate version

[@randoprior4130]

I was inspired by your videos and decided to give sculpting a try today. I got together with a couple friends (one of whom is an artist professionally) and we just made some stuff and had a couple drinks. You make this look so so much easier than it is. I decided to make something silly so I wouldn't obsess over making it perfect, and I had a ton of fun! But even doing something as simple sounding as sculpting an arm took me hours to get close enough to stop! I think we are going to do it again, I still have clay and we haven't painted our things yet. But I appreciate people like you who make things seem approachable, fun and accessible. I know I don't have the skill to be good at it, but I have the freedom to have fun trying. So now I have two beefy arms supporting a nutsack with a toothy grin and bulging eyes to display in my room. Cheers.

[@CMLink]

Pictures or it didn’t happen 😂

[@aMyst_1]

I nearly cried because you finally made a sculpture that was accurate to the original design

[@chingpongionglong]

This is my absolute favorite video on youtube from now on. Love the whole experience, from the masterful crafting to the deadpan commenting 💖💖

[@DamonNomad82]

Ah, yes! The infamous "reverse mermaid" with the fish head and upper body and the human legs! I first encountered that concept many years ago in a "Where's Waldo?" picture, and it never gets old!

[@redpanda7275]

Now that is a truly magnificent movie accurate Ariel. You should have been hired for the character design 😂 your best video so far!

[@user-ic2ld7es1m_bea]

Wow I have never actually seen Ariel to look so realistic not even it the movie I’m impressed she slayed tbh

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

"When I said I wanted legs, this was not what I was talking about, Ursula!"

[@I_like_apples]

Thank you making this so close to the original. It brings back a lot of memories from my childhood 😊

[@SPierre-dm4wo]

Aw man, I've wanted this adaptation ever since the original came out! Thanks, Adam!

[@awesomestuidos528]

Man, I just loved how in the beginning he started a joke, and just kept at it. Keep up the amazing work!!!

[@kallynnivy]

this is so surprising accurate, like i’m surprised you even saw those small details!!

[@diegonorberto4242]

7:03 100% calm n' steady

[@evanfromnc]

I have never seen such a detailed the little mermaid sculpture! Absolutely amazing!

[@Yipper64]

this is something I could imagine finding in a thrift store and thinking "what the heck? I need it."

[@Sienna-is-Crazy]

Of all your art pieces, I think this one is the most clever and creative piece yet! BTW, I love your style of editing! And your videos are just straight up awesome!

[@myarmsrgone]

This channel has become part of my weekly ritual. I never miss a new Tiny Nerdy Thing from you

[@theflabbergasterer8340]

In art class we're making tiny nerdy things and the entire time I've been thinking, "damn you Adam... how DARE you make it look so easy"

[@england74017]

I love watching you work; your sculptures are amazing. Have you ever thought about doing a Cryptid series I think that would be right up your alley.

[@dreamhawklawrence7252]

Incredible! You are really talented in your silliness!